996 thinks it's a TVR!

[barryjwoo]

My 996 has developed electrical problem. Driving home tonight lost headlights, could use main beam if I held the stalk in, air con fan, wipers, HRW also not working. Stereo, elec seats, brake, boot and side lights OK.

It's dark so not had chance to check the fuses yet but if anybody's got any thoughts where problem might be I'd be grateful.

Thanks in advance

Barry

[BliarOut]

The fuses for the circuits you mention are in banks A C D & E. Doesn't appear to be a common fuse rail. Could be water ingress if you've had mad rain like we have down here.

[petros]

996 thinks it's a TVR ? why, is it suddenly loud and fast ?

[Obi wan]

petros said:

996 thinks it's a TVR ? why, is it suddenly loud and fast ?

Your gonna get slaughtered by these lot now

[BliarOut]

petros said:

996 thinks it's a TVR ? why, is it suddenly loud and fast ?

Oi, get back in with the kit cars you

[barryjwoo]

Thanks for the thought, it's in the garage tonight so see if it dries out in the morning. If it is ingress the next problem will be tracing it. Are there any common areas to look at.

For the record I had 4 happy years with a TVR and should state that it only had a couple of minor electrical problems. No offence intended to Tiver's. The worlds a better place with cars like TVR.

[barryjwoo]

For future interst in case anybody else has the same problem. Been diagnosed as a faulty ignition switch. Temporary solution to move the key back a mm or so. £40-50 from freindly independant and about an hour to fit. Mentioned the symptoms to Northway and they'd seen the exact same combination before.

[seasider]

barryjwoo said:

For future interst in case anybody else has the same problem. Been diagnosed as a faulty ignition switch. The only problem now is it seems to have remembered it's not a TVR and seems alot slower and i cant hear it

[Podie]

BliarOut said:

petros said:

996 thinks it's a TVR ? why, is it suddenly loud and fast ?

Oi, get back in with the kit cars you

Says a man with a car called Sally...

On another thread BliarOut said:

My kids call my car Sally now

Rob's 996


Sally Carrera[/quote]

[BliarOut]

The likeness is uncanny. Harumph

[Podie]

BliarOut said:

The likeness is uncanny. Harumph

sorry, couldn't resist

[seasider]

Podie said:

Says a man with a car called Sally...

On another thread BliarOut said:

My kids call my car Sally now

Pod's what thread

[Podie]

seasider said:

Pod's what thread

Kids and mobile phones ---> www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=141&t=300637

Very funny thread...

[900T-R]

Why are you folks complaining - I reckon the Sally Carrera thing is doing a lot to endear Pork to a wider audience who may respect the cars for their engineering and heritage, but also think of them as a bit cold and soulless (particularly the water-cooled generation). Heck - Top Gear put Sally into their 'Top 10 Sexiest Cars'...

You might even find yourselves get let out of side streets more often now...

[BliarOut]

Bugger, not you 'n all Del

Actually she does get more attention now.... But usually when I'm in McDonalds

[Podie]

900T-R said:

You might even find yourselves get let out of side streets more often now...

BliarOut said:

Actually she does get more attention now.... But usually when I'm in McDonalds

Stop.. you're killing me...

[seasider]

Podie said:

900T-R said:

You might even find yourselves get let out of side streets more often now...

BliarOut said:

Actually she does get more attention now.... But usually when I'm in McDonalds

Stop.. you're killing me...

The other thread

This thread...

Edited by seasider on Friday 25th August 10:55

[BliarOut]

I'm being serious

Never mind the 996 that thinks it's a TVR, mine thinks it's a bloody cartoon character

[wildoliver]

Tvr's may be fast, and loud, and sexy.

But no use for long distances.

The tow truck drivers refuse to go more than 200 miles

On the electrics issue sounds like a prob with the fuse board, check for water ingress.

[seasider]

BliarOut said:

I'm being serious

Never mind the 996 that thinks it's a TVR, mine thinks it's a bloody cartoon character with a hairdresser driving her

You mean like this Rob ??